- University of the Cumberlands is a private school while Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Kentucky.
- NKU has more expensive tuition of $21,480 than University of the Cumberlands ($9,875).
- University of the Cumberlands has tighter acceptance rate of 74.36% than NKU (90.38%).
- NKU has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than University of the Cumberlands (1,040).
- University of the Cumberlands is larger with 18,053 students than NKU (15,801 students).
| University of the Cumberlands View More Rivals | Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #309 in National Universities #19 in Kentucky | Rankings | #6 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Williamsburg, KY | Location | Highland Heights, KY |
Cumberland College| Known as | NKU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,875 | Undergraduate | $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state |
| $4,560 | Graduate | $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state |
| $9,483 | Financial Aid | $8,828 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 74.36% | Acceptance Rate | 90.38% |
| 25.31% | Yield | 40.56% |
| 1,040 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,053 | Total Students | 15,801 |
| 5,174 | Undergraduate | 10,776 |
| 12,879 | Graduate | 5,025 |
| 10,276 | Online Enrollment | 6,567 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,429) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 242 Full-time 696 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 610 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 552 Full-time 700 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $51,508 for Faculties $48,815 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time |